The Government hopes to finalise the process auctioning the next generation 3G mobile spectrum by September 30.

Telecom Secretary, Sidhharth Behura said, “Technical and financial details are being discussed. Once that is done, this e-auction process for 3G spectrum would be finalised by September 30.”

Before allocating the 3G spectrum, the government will invite request for the proposals for rolling out mobile number portability (MNP).

The government has also allowed the foreign players to take part in the next generation telecom arena and is thus expecting a good response from the bidding process as it hopes to raise it up to a level of Rs 40,000 crore.

The 3G mobile phone helps its user to surf the internet or download content, including music and video, at speeds faster than current technologies.